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Spring Break flourishes For families planning a staycation or visitors coming to Dallas for spring break, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden has something for everyone during the peak of “Dallas Blooms: A World of Flowers.” To kick off spring break, on Saturday, DALLAS ARBORETUM March 10 at 10 a.m., the Dallas Arboretum invites visitors to the acclaimed Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden for the debut of Agents of Discovery, an app that youth can download on their phones. — Juliette Coulter

Klyde Warren Park flings On Saturday, March 10, Klyde Warren Park presents “Spring Fling.” Guests will be entertained by ’80s-themed activities including break-dance competitions, a skateboard half pipe demonstration, DJs and food trucks starting at 2 p.m.

The event culminates with a special performance from Hip Hop Hooray at 6:30 p.m. to kick-off the Nissan Nightlife concert series. The event is free. — Mary Newsome

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On Monday, March 12 at 6 p.m, The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza presents “The Great Society: A Community Conversation” in conjunction with the Dallas Theater Center.

This is the second part of Robert Schenkkan's epic theatrical event that began with “All the Way” in 2016, continuing the story of Lyndon B. Johnson's turbulent presidency. Admission is free, but an advance reservation is needed.

Go to dallastheatercenter.org/ ­ Sixth Floor Museum THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM rsvp. —

Swingin’ at Heritage Village The Fifth Annual Dallas Jazz Age Sunday Social is at Dallas Heritage Village at 1515 S. Harwood St. on Sunday, March 18 from noon – 5 p.m. This jazz age-inspired lawn party features the 18piece Singapore Slingers and The Matt Tolentino Band playing a repertoire of traditional jazz from the 1920s and 1930s. Guests can enjoy dancing, picnics, games, antique cars, photo booth, vintage vendors, ice cream, a costume contest and more. Tickets are $12, with kids 12 and under free. More information at dallasheritagevillage.

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Oak Lawn doctor noted in film for helping others

By David Mullen

people needed primary care because they would have all sorts of problems. It was a new field, and I have Dr. Steven M. Pounders has watched it throughout my career.” been a practicing physician for During his practice, Dr. more than 30 years. Before going Pounders saw a need for those with into private practice, he began his HIV/AIDS in the Dallas community career at the height of the HIV/ to get proper help and soon opened AIDS epidemic when he was at an infusion clinic, which quickly UT Southwestern as co-director became a safe place for people with of the AIDS clinic. A fourth genHIV to try experimental drugs that, eration Dallasite, Dr. Pounders between 1995 and 1997, cut the CRYSTAL CHATMON went to Hillcrest High School, death rate of people with AIDS by The 13th annual "No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party" is Austin College in Sherman and half. He was the inspiration for Dr. Saturday, April 7 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. earned his medical degree from Eve Saks, played by Jennifer Garner, the University of Texas Medical in the 2013 film “Dallas Buyers Branch in Galveston.

Club.”

“After going through all of the specialties — surgery, GI, Matthew McConaughey played Ron Woodroof, a rough cardiology — I threw everything out,” Dr. Pounders said. and tumble electrician and rodeo bull rider who was in“Nothing really appealed to me. So I went back and thought formed by doctors that he was HIV+. Always in denial of his ‘What do you really want to do?’ Well, I wanted to take care illness, Woodruff studied and found that the most effective of patients as a primary care doctor. drug treatment for HIV was AZT, in clinical stages in the “When I started in medical school in 1981,” Dr. U.S. McConaughey’s performance earned him the Best Actor Pounders said, “it was the beginning of the AIDS crisis. award at the 86th Academy Awards. The real life Woodroof “Indeed, those very years in Galveston, there were a was a patient of Dr. Pounders. number of young men dying of HIV. There was no specialty DOCTOR cont'd on page 7 for this new disease, except for infectious disease, but these

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Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week

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Local businesswoman makes lots of dough in new venture

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com JUST FOUND is part of an occasional series in Katy Trail Weekly on businesses making a difference in the local community.

Gina Ginsberg is a Dallas entrepreneur who has had a unique flight plan for success.

An only child, Ginsberg was raised in the Twin Cities area before her parents divorced and she moved to Dallas with her mother, who had a career in banking. “I was raised by a very strongwilled business mother,” Ginsberg said. Her father, still in Minnesota, has been a lifelong business owner.

After graduating from

SMU in business marketing, she started her first boutique business which specialized in invitations and stationary. “It was called Diamond Affairs, and we officed in the Uptown area,” Ginsberg said.

“It was by appointment only.

We dealt mostly with highend brides. I tapped into the wedding coordinating industry. Most of my clients were by referral only through wedding coordinators and event planners. We took care of everything on suite from place cards to invitations to stationary to menu and program creation. And we took care of all of the calligraphy and printing as well.”

After selling the first business in 2004, she decided to take a flyer on her next

Gina Ginsberg (left) is owner of The Dough Dough; flavors Birthday Party, Lady in Red (seasonal) and The Junkyard (right). endeavor. “I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up after that, so I decided to become a commercial jet pilot.”

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HEALTH

More than 130 North Texans have died from the flu

By Molly Evans/KERA News More than 130 people in North Texas and thousands more across the state have died from the flu this season. One person in Parker County, 12 people in Denton County, 14 in Collin County, 33 in Tarrant County and 74 in Dallas County have died from the virus.

In Dallas County, the number of flu-related deaths has skyrocketed since Jan. 1, when the total number was just six. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported two additional deaths on Monday.

Collin County has reported 14 deaths and Tarrant County has reported 33 so far this season, according to the Dallas Morning News. Denton County reported three more fatal cases last week, bringing the total to 12, according to the Denton RecordChronicle. Parker County has reported

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Flu continues to spread across North Texas. one case, according to KXAS-TV. North Texas is one of worst areas for the flu in the country right now, according to a weekly index from Walgreens. And Texas currently ranks at No. 3 among the 10 states with the highest flu activity.

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for antiviral medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations nationwide. The data does not include markets in which Walgreens has fewer than 10 retail locations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread and impact of the flu in the U.S. week by week. Unlike much of the country, Texas is experiencing regional instead of widespread flu activity.

More than 5,200 Texans have died, according to the state's latest report. Flu activity appears to have peaked in late January, state health officials say.

Who's affected by the flu? Older adults, people with chronic health conditions, pregnant women and young children are more vulnerable to the flu.

With influenza on the rise, people at risk should take precaution by getting a flu shot. The CDC recommends a FLU cont'd on page 6

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Are royal wedding tariffs in the future?

By David Mullen

time with bits like crossing the street and interrupting a theater full of moviegoers.

And, the song tributes take Baltimore Orioles great way too much time. It is the Cal Ripken, Jr. has a streak Oscars, not the Grammys ... that will never be broken.

I always look forward the “In He played in 2,632 consecutive games. Well. I am fast David Mullen Memoriam” segment on the broadcast. Omitted this year approaching a dubious local were Powers Boothe, who was in more record. I go to 7-Eleven every day in various neighborhoods, and I have been than 20 feature films, Glen Campbell, Della Reese, SMU’s Academy Award panhandled by vagrants at least 1,632 winner Dorothy Malone and noted teleconsecutive times. It is unbelievable. vision stars John Hillerman (“Magnum The city says that they are addressing P.I.”), Robert Guillaume (“Benson”), the panhandling issue, but the focus is Adam West (“Batman”), John Mahoney on street corners. They have yet to ad(“Frasier”) and others that appeared in dress merchants where “No Loitering” multiple big screen productions ... After signs are prevalent. I have an idea. Hire the panhandlers to pick up the rental bi- a triumph for Mexican moviemakers cycles and take them to a specified loca- including Guillermo del Toro winning tion … Everyone, including host Jimmy Best Picture and Best Directing honors, “Coco” named Best Animated Feature Kimmel, seems to address the length and “Remember Me” tapped for Best of the Academy Awards program. This Original Song, one prominent person Sunday’s broadcast lasted 3:51, and that was unimpressed. After the awards doesn’t count all of the pre- and postawards shows. First of all, it is only once ceremony, President Donald J. Trump tweeted: "Mexico must do much more a year. I think people can deal with it. on stopping drugs from pouring into But if you want to shorten the show, the U.S. They have not done what needs drop some of the technical awards that to be done. Millions of people [are] viewers are unfamiliar with. Does the addicted and dying." Give twitter a rest, average movie fan watching really care or a siesta, Mr. President. You continue about Best Sound Editing? Don’t waste david@katytrailweekly.com

to amaze me at how out of touch you are … While on the subject, it is evident that our president acts before he thinks. In proposing tariffs against countries providing the U.S. with steel and aluminum, saying it would be good for the economy, has he considered the potential consequences?

Many of our trade partners are huge exporters of agricultural goods to the U.S. Can you imagine the uproar in America should the cost of fruits and vegetables skyrocket? … Are the kids off to Disneyland or Florida this spring break? Not all are as fortunate.

Dallas ISD announced that it is offering free meals at select campuses during spring break. The meals are available for students up to 18 years old and special needs students up to age 21.

Their goal is to provide students nutritious meals even during their vacation.

Meals will be served Monday, March 12, through Thursday, March 15, including a morning snack from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon … When Gordon Biersch came to the Dallas area, craft beer drinkers were ecstatic. Arriving from the Bay Area, I was very familiar with their offerings, which were often paired with well-designed menu. But with the explosion of

ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Big week in environmental news

By Naïma Jeannette

to hold more water for our area. Ninety miles north east of Dallas we’re building our first reservoir in about 30 years. Here’s the thing, we have to clear land to do it, a lot of land. More than 300 acres will be cleared, and the next three summers will be spent digging to create yet another reservoir for us to draw from to water

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Holy moly! There is so much going on in environmental news this week.

Are you ready for a quick roundup to get yourself up to speed? Here it comes, the quick fire environmental news you should be aware of that connects to our Naïma Jeannette local Dallas community: First, the fun stuff. Have you seen the beautiful photos created by Las Vegas our lawns. based artist, Von Wong? Last year, he spent Dreamy development. Humphreys and days with several volunteers in a large room Partners, a Dallas based architect firm is in in Wistron GreenTech in McKinney to break the news for their dramatic design of the new down 4,100 pounds of e-waste. Old monitors, age of apartment buildings claiming to be 100 laptops, circuit boards, wires and keyboards percent sustainable. Renderings display two were used to build an high-rises that look like imaginative set design. they came straight out of Standing in the middle of the “The Jetsons” cartoon the creative set is a body show. Boasting environpainted model showcasmental on site applications ing the beauty that can of wind turbines, green come from our trash. The walls, Tesla Powerwall social project is meant to energy, vertical farming encourage people to parand green spaces. Sounds ticipate in Dell’s e-waste awesome right? Oh, I forrecycling program. Keep got to tell you, it’s going your eyes out for the to be on the waterfront of viral behind the scenes Manhattan. Damn. video with already over The future is coming. one million views online.

The new wave of transSnap a picture of you portation may be in place recycling your e-waste by 2024. This week, the (You can drop it off at last of 11 public comment VON WONG hearings about the Dallasour Goodwill stores!) and post it online with Houston bullet train were #RethinkRecycleRevive to get a postcard diheld in all of the counties that could be affectrect from the artist. rethinkandrecyle.com for ed by the train. Although critics voiced their more! opinions, several proponents were there, too.

Quick politics. Avid backpacker, Beto The train will be on elevated tracks, electric O’Rourke won the Democratic primary and is powered and reduce your travel time to 90 set to face off against Ted Cruz later this year. minutes between Dallas and Houston. The Democrats showed up in hordes at the primatransportation will be nice, but the $18 billion ry polls with more than 830,000 voting. Beto cost is heavy. Arguments continue about enhas a history of protecting our environment vironmental impacts — will it ease environand pushing for sustainable development. He mental issues, or will the build outweigh the received Environment Texas’ Environmental benefits?

Champion Award for his environmental legisSpring time buzz. Have you noticed the lative work such as creating a national monupops of color around you? It’s starting! Nature ment that protects Castner Range in El Paso, is also about ready for a fresh start. Spring seahome to the beautiful springtime poppies. son is upon us and every environmental group Movement on the number one enviand outdoor company is hosting events. Get ronmental issue in Texas … water. Officials yourself outside and involved! are in a tizzy (and rightfully so) worried about the number of people immigrating to Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writthe DFW area, and the lack of water that will er, teacher and conservationist. Email her at hit our state in the years to come. A project naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ brought up in the 1980s is being resurrected naimajeannette.

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CRIME WATCH

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craft beers locally, Gordon Biersch lost their specialness and became irrelevant.

Their last area restaurant — in Plano — closed on Sunday … The McKinney Avenue Tavern, which was located at 2822 McKinney Ave., has closed … You want to go to the next royal wedding?

The Arch London is offering a package to see the Saturday, May 19 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and stay at the five-star hotel for two nights.

The cost is £3,900 per room (double occupancy). That is $5,400, and even more if Trump puts a tariff on traveling

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Revisiting times to put foot down

By Dr. Beth Leermakers

pleasers who want everyone to like them.

“If I say no, she won’t like me anymore.”

Is that really true? If so, what does that tell you about that relationship? How terrible We have addressed the would it be if that volunteer I’ve never met right time to not feel taken doesn’t like me? advantage a few times in this When you’re telling someone “no” … column. It is never easy, but a Explain why you’re saying no. You practice that is important to don’t always need to explain why you’re possess. saying no (sometimes “No!” is a complete Just the other day, I was Dr. Leermakers sentence). However, in some situations it cornered by this dilemma. may help to tell the other person why you “Could you please wait until won’t meet their request. I explained that next week to bring Noel to me?

This weekend isn’t convenient for me to take her.” I had already agreed to take another dog because Umm, no. The foster parent had agreed to receive she’d told me she could take Noel on Saturday. I wouldn’t be able to handle so many dogs.

Noel on Saturday. Based on this arrangement, I’d A coworker asked if I could stop by her house already committed to take another foster dog on after work to let her dog out while she was out of the previous Friday night, increasing my total to town. She offered to pay me. When I discovered “too many” fosters. that she lives across town, requiring a rush hour I had offered to drop the dog off at the new journey on 75, I told her I wouldn’t be able to help foster mom’s home in Weatherford, a 90-minute her. I explained that I would have to spend too trip (one-way) from my Dallas home. I don’t have long in traffic and couldn’t leave my own dogs time to make a three-hour trip after work, when I’m busy caring for my three foster dogs. I pushed in crates for so long. I wasn’t saying no because I didn’t want to help her. back, reminding the new foster mom that she’d Suggest an alternative. In some cases, you committed to taking Noel this weekend, and I may want to help someone — just not the way needed her to honor that commitment. It turns they asked you to. Or you may need to find anout that she had brought home two other dogs from the shelter that afternoon and was already in other solution to the problem. Noel needed somewhere safe, other than my house, to go. I suggested hot water with her husband. I don’t have to suffer because she didn’t set limits (offering to take three that Noel could go to boarding for a few days if the new foster mom wasn’t prepared to care for her. foster dogs, in addition to her own three dogs).

Or the foster mom could find somewhere else for Saying “no” can be difficult, particularly for the other two dogs to go. people like myself who pride ourselves on being I truly wanted to help my coworker, so I reccapable, dependable copers and problem-solvommended a pet sitter in her area who could care ers who can juggle many responsibilities. “I can handle one more dog for a few days,” I sometimes for her dog. She needed someone — not necessarily me — to help her out. I’m happy to share my catch myself thinking. However, when I take on too much, I can’t devote enough time or attention canine connections.

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Unfortunately, there was crime in Dallas this week. However, the Dallas Police Department is still redoing the records system and was shut down so there will be no Crime Watch this week.

The DPD promises that it will return next week.

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to royal weddings … Speaking of the U.K., growing up everyone knew superstar athletes like Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle, Jim Brown, Wilt Chamberlain and others. But there was an athlete from across the pond that everyone was also familiar with: Roger Bannister. On May 6, 1954, Bannister ran the world’s first sub-4 minute mile. Although many have broken the record since — the current record is 3:43.13 held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj - his legacy remains unchanged. Bannister died in Oxford on Saturday at 88.

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AUTOMOBILITY

Sports miracles can come true

Camry XSE V6: consumer meet zoomer

By David Boldt

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com With the Easter season around the corner, and in honor of the late Roger Bannister who ran a miracle sub-4 minute mile in 1954 and died on Saturday at 88, we look at the greatest miracles in sports history. This does not include Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones resisting a television camera, athletes refusing to tweet or not getting arrested for domestic violence or the Dallas Mavericks actually holding on to a fourth quarter lead and winning a game. These are the real miracles, in chronological order, and in most cases featuring the unlikeliest of heroes.

Miracle on Grass. The U.S. national soccer team, a 500-1 long shot to beat the world’s best team, England, in the 1950 World Cup, shocked the masses when a header by Joe Gaetjens at the 37-minute mark gave the U.S. a 1-0 victory.

The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World.” The rival New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers tied for the National League title in 1951 forcing a three-game playoff. On teams that had Hall-of-Famers Monte Irvin, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella and Pee Wee Reese, it was the unsung utility player Bobby Thompson that did the damage. In game three and the series tied 1-1, the Giants were down by two runs with two on and two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Thompson hit a Ralph Branca pitch into the left field stands to send the Giants to the World Series. Radio announcer Russ Hodges made the famous “The Giants won the pennant! The Giants won the pennant!” call.

The Amazin’ Mets. An expansion team in 1962, the New York Mets had never had a winning season or finished better than ninth in the 10-team National League. Led by Cy Young Award winner Tom Seaver and a band of misfits, the 1969 Mets won 39 of their last 50 games to overcome a nine and one-half game deficit to the Chicago Cubs and go on to the World Series. Despite being overwhelming underdogs, the Mets beat the 109-win Baltimore Orioles in the World Series 4 games to 1.

The Immaculate Reception. In 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the Oakland Raiders in an AFC playoff game played on a sheet of ice. With the Raiders up 7-6 in the fourth quarter, Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw faced fourth and 10 with 28 seconds on the clock from his own 40-yard line. Bradshaw heaved a pass toward running back John “Frenchy” Fuqua. As Oakland safety Jack Tatum collided with Fuqua, the ball wobbled backward in the air to Steelers running back Franco Harris who returned it for a touchdown. It was illegal at the time for a completed pass to hit two

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The Amazin' Mets won the World Series in 1969. offensive players on the same play, but no discernible replay could be found. The Steelers won, the Raiders lost and the play is considered the greatest moment in NFL history.

The Miracle on Ice. In the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics, a bunch of U.S. college and amateur hockey players faced the professional powerhouse USSR hockey team in the first medal round.

The U.S., down by a goal in the third period, managed two goals while shutting out the Russians and won 4-3. The game wasn’t even shown live on television in the U.S. Yet announcer Al Michaels managed to summarize the game with arguably the most famous call in sports history: “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” The U.S. went on to win the gold medal by defeating Finland 4-2.

N.C. State’s “Never Give Up” win. Led by stars Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, the Houston Cougars were prohibitive favorites to win the 1983 NCAA basketball tournament. The North Carolina State Wolfpack didn’t have a chance. But inspired

by Head Coach Jim Valvano, the Pack held Houston to a 52-52 score as time was running out. Guard Dereck Whittenburg launched a shot toward the basket that fell short into the hands of 6-foot, 7” forward Lorenzo Charles, who dunked the ball for the win. The clip of Valvano running around the court aimlessly after the upset is legendary.

Doug Flutie's Hail Mary. Deemed too short to play football, Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Doug Flutie of the Boston College Eagles took a page out of Roger Staubach’s playbook when he faced the Miami Hurricanes on Nov. 23, 1984. Down 45-41 with 28 seconds remaining, the 5-foot, 10” Flutie (Yeah, right. Five-foot, 8” at the most) launched a high floater toward the end zone.

Receiver Gerard Phelan grabbed the pass to win the game and provide one of the most memorable plays in college football history.

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and VW — Toyota and Honda are too busy. djboldt@sbcglobal.net Inside, our test vehicle’s ‘Celestial On the 13th f loor of Washington’s Silver’ exterior is augmented by an National Press Club, the interior of sport buckets product and manufacturtrimmed in what we’ll call ing team at Toyota struck lipstick red. Coming from gold. Last week Consumer the relatively understated Reports was presenting look of silver that’s celestial, the publication’s annual the preponderance of red Ten Top Picks, and the will have you either blushing CR team named a total of or gushing. four Toyotas to that list.

Seating is as supportive David Boldt as you’d hope from a leathAmong the 10 picks and four Toyotas: America’s er-trimmed sport bucket perennial favorite 4-door, the Camry. in a Camry. And while no one asked Obviously, the win(s) for Toyota us if a lower hip point on Toyota’s shouldn’t come as a surprise. With most popular sedan was a good idea, relatively few hiccups in its 60+ years we’ll venture an opinion; it wasn’t. in these U.S., Toyota may not have For what I’ll assume remains Toyota’s offered the most exciting product target demographic, old knees and platforms, but they’ve been almost lower back pain make getting into an universally reliable and relatively safe. old Camry problematic; we’re not sure The all-new 2018 Camry — in any of why Toyota wanted to make the proits guises — is more of the same good- cess more difficult. The modified ad ness, along with a few stylistic mods tagline: Let’s go places! (And why are that have us thinking ‘my goodness.’ we going to the chiropractor?)

We’ll begin with the walkup. In When considering performance the lower, more mainstream trim options, Toyota is sticking with three. levels you’ll notice a more aggressive The normally aspirated four supplies nose and a sprinkling of more aggres- around 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft sive details, but there’s not much to of torque. For those needing more, visually differentiate today’s Camry Toyota continues with an available from what was built over the last two V6 boasting 3.5 liters of displacegenerations. The whole footprint is a ment, 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft little f lattened, a tad more aggressive; of torque. Both engines connect the I’d liken the earlier versions to Matt power to the Camry’s front wheels Damon as “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” via an 8-speed automatic — for which while the latest comes across as more we’re thankful. There is, of course, Jason Bourne. also a Camry hybrid…which we’ll Our test XSE offered enough subject to a later review. exterior design elements to blow Our XSE V6 supplied all the reyour eyes out. And while this surfeit sponsiveness you’d reasonably need, of vents and grilles certainly has its along with a surplus of refinement in fans, most — I’d think — are under keeping with a $38K window sticker.

30. And that, of course, begs the And that, of course, begs the $38K gazillion-dollar question: How many question. When budgeting almost under-30-somethings are shopping $40,000 on a midsize sedan, do you Camry? We’ll guess there are three. stay in the Toyota showroom or head Regardless of the decorative to Lexus? sheetmetal on our XSE (and the décor We’d politely head over to a seems — to this set of eyes — to work Lexus showroom, where a wellbetter with dark exteriors), the overequipped — but not ‘as wellall impact needn’t be annoying. But equipped’ — ES 350 begins at just for those that prefer clean, unadorned under $40K. In my long held view, exteriors, the import choices are inyou’re always better jumping up a creasingly reduced to Hyundai, Kia category among OEMs than you are bumping up a lower-level car — with options — to a similar price point. But that’s me, and you’re you. If I had $30K for a 4-door, the choice is easy.

But if I have $40K, it becomes exponentially more confusing to make a decision.

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David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting.

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People work out in many different ways.

Some opt for calming, mindful exercises like yoga, extreme muscle-building with lifting Ryann Gordon and squats, or high intensity cardio workouts like boxing, HIIT or Zumba. But there’s one exercise that can be appreciated by any and everyone — whether you’re male, female, young or old — and it’s perhaps the best cardio workout of all.

I’m talking about running. Jogging, sprinting, fast-walking, side-steps, highknees, butt-kicks and everything in between.

And the best part is, it’s the most easily accessible exercise in the world; all you need is two good feet (not even in this day and age) and a hard surface to run on. Whether it’s on a treadmill, on tracks or hills or just outside of your own home, there’s no excuse great enough to keep you exempt from this workout. So strap your running shoes on and get out there … the world and your fitness goals are calling.

One of the main excuses people have for not working out is money, and lucky for you, this workout is completely free. Another excuse people might make is that they don’t enjoy running. Well, suck it up it sister, because motivation is the only thing you need to go on a jog. There’s no athletic requirements in jogging, because you can pace yourself.

There’s no financial agreements or contracts and there’s no rules on how to do it right.

You don’t have to be in shape to get out there and run, nor do you have to be a true

athlete to appreciate the benefits of running.

Jogging works out nearly every part of your body. It’s good for your heart and a great exercise for your legs and core, and it strengthens your joints not to mention the cardio it involves. And research from Mayo Clinic has shown that running even less than 10 minutes a day at slow speeds is associated with reduced risks of death from cardiovascular disease.

The physical benefits of jogging throughout the week are undeniable; however, running benefits us psychologically as well. Not only does the cardio and muscle movement involved in every jog help strengthen your body, but it gives you a time to escape the world around you, clear your head and get some self-meditation. It helps us practice self-discipline and motivate ourselves to become better human beings, especially when we run as a training method with potential races or future goals in sight. And we’ve all felt that runner’s high after a nice, sweaty workout.

One of the best ways to use running for our own psychological gain is to apply it to a long-term goal. Races, marathons and relays are a great future obstacle to plan for that will encourage you to not lose track of your fitness routine. And training for a run will keep you on a continuously increasing workout schedule, because you will be constantly looking to better yourself for the race and show how hard you’ve worked. Now, if that doesn’t vouch the mental benefits of running, I don’t know what does.

If you haven’t already, start training now.

Set a goal of the distance you would like to cover by the end of the month and register now so that you can’t change your mind. And feel the benefits as you mentally and physically prepare yourself for something that could just change your outlook forever.

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March 9

13701 Dallas Parkway Dallas, 75240 972-386-2582

TELOS Fitness Center — The DFW Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants presents “Culture eats strategy.”

Add your take to two case studies on leveraging culture to increase engagement and improve client financial performance.

Dale Hintz of Excellent Cultures leads a continuing round table discussion. Breakfast provided. 7:30-9 a.m. FREE!

March 10

2201 N. Field St. Dallas, 75202 214-428-5555

Perot Museum of Nature and Science — With extended hours, there’s more time to explore! Spend spring break at the Perot and participate in exciting hands-on activities for all ages throughout the museum and discover captivating films and the “Journey to Space” exhibition. Spring break hours and programming run through Sunday, March 18. $13-$20.

March 10

1515 Young St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-1400

J. Erik Jonsson Central Library — Women of all ages can gather and be inspired at the Women of Wonder Con, featuring actress and stunt woman Caitlin Dechelle. Don’t miss the Guinness World Record attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as female superheroes. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE!

March 11

555 S. Lamar St. Dallas, 75202 214-744-6664

Omni Dallas Hotel — Join Fitness Ambassadors for a beginner's acro yoga class. Open to all levels and partner not required. Please bring a mat, sunscreen and water. There will be assistants to help you fly! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $12.

March 13

3699 McKinney Ave. Suite 100 Dallas, 75204 214-520-0394

Magnolia Cinema — See movie classics on the big screen as part of the Big Movie Classic Film Series. “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” is a ghostly love story from 1947 starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $11.

March 13

3200 Commerce St. Dallas, 75226 214-697-8086

Deep Ellum Art Co. — Presented by Launch DFW, IgniteDFW is a volunteer-run event at the intersection of TED talks, "Saturday Night Live" and that really cool block party you went to that one night. Tickets include food from SoCal Tacos food truck. 7 p.m. $7-$30.

March 15

2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202

Winspear Opera House — A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 30 years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products. He’s the latest speaker in the Winspear’s #hearhere series. 7:30 p.m. $49-$99.

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3/11 JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY

3/13 EAR MUFF DAY

Checkered Past Winery at 1409 S. Lamar St., #008, presents a Wine and Magic Show with Trigg Watson on Saturday, March 10 at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

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3/9 PANIC DAY

Charity

Sp tlight ONE MAN’S TREASURE

Meeting immediate needs of men just released from prison. Support is given with clothing, job searches, etc., leading to success as they return to society.

By Sally Blanton

sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?

A One Man’s Treasure seeks to empower

men recently released from prison to the Dallas area by providing them with clothing and opportunities for networking. Our faith-based mission is centered on the belief that if these indigent men can find employment when they return, they can lift themselves from poverty and become productive members of society. Those who are released, without our help and support, receive a mere $100, a bus ticket and ill-fitting shirt and pants and return to the Dallas area. Our goal during this transition is providing clothing suitable for job interviews and referrals to resources for their other needs.

QW hat was your career prior to joining One Man’s Treasure?

A I spent 30 years in real estate sales and management.

QW hy are you passionate about helping

this charity? Do you have a personal story to relate?

Like our founder, I have served as a Kairos Prison Ministry volunteer at a men’s maximum security prison for many years and came to know hundreds of incarcerated men. I witness their desire to live a different life when released and their apprehension about the challenges they will face to meet their basic needs — food, clothing, housing, transportation and employment. I have also been blessed to talk with and read thank you notes about their restored dignity and self-worth as they went out to find employment.

A

QW hat is the most important thing your nonprofit does for our community?

A To our knowledge, we are the only or-

ganization in the Dallas area with a clothing program specifically designed to serve formerly incarcerated men. In addition to the clients who contact us directly, we serve as the clothing resource for over 50 Dallas-area transition homes, nonprofit aftercare organizations, and prison ministries. By helping these men, we help lower the rate of recidivism (return to prison) among our clients and help make our communities safer.

Q A bout how many people are served each year?

A We have provided clothing to over 9,000

men since our founding in 2005, including a record 2,837 in the past two years.

We anticipate serving another 1,600 men this year.

QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

A Donations of men’s gently used and new clothing and shoes that will help make up sets of clothing are an ongoing need.

QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

A On Thursday, April 19 from 5:30 to 9

p.m., “What’s Cookin’ in Dallas? ... The Sounds of Music!” will appear at the Texas Discovery Gardens. Tickets are $100 per person and are available at onemanstr.org.

Executive director Annette Jenkins (below) answered this week's questions.

3/11 WORSHIP OF TOOLS DAY

3/7 NATIONAL POTATO CHIP DAY

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

New Urban Taco is urbane

By Dotty Griffith

for parmesan cheese crisps. Besides being dotty.griffith@yahoo.com spectacular to look at, In case you missed the traditional Mexican the taco crumbs trail and version is a great alterwere stumbling around native to chips for the Mockingbird Station carb averse. It comes looking for Urban Taco, with sides of verde head over towards The Dotty Griffith crude and roja salsas.

Angelika. It’s at ground Break off pieces of the level near the stairs cone and eat like chips, up to the theater. UT (not The with a squeeze of lime or a dip of University) moved to this new salsa. space in the same complex last On a recent hosted visit, we fall. revisited many favorites, includNothing has changed except ing the delectable steak torta. As there’s more room and an invitjuicy as a Philly cheesesteak sanding patio for sitting and sipping. wich, this torta comes with slices After all, spring is on the way. of grilled beef, manchego cheese, When it comes to taquerias, grilled onions, avocado and reUrban Taco is more restaurant fried beans smeared on the sides than taco stand. It’s not quite a of the bread. So good, it can cause full-blown Mex-Mex eatery, but it taco amnesia. comes darn close. What the menu Tortas aren’t the only dishlacks in enchiladas, it makes up es on the menu that can distract for with a rainbow of salsas, stylfrom tacos. The Avocado Ceviche ish street tacos, quesadillas, guaTower stacks guacamole, red camole, ceviche and such. snapper and shrimp, avocado There are a few less comwith lime, pineapple pico de gallo mon but very notable options and mango jicama slaw. Again, it as well: tortas, empanadas and is lovely to look at and even lovethe awe-inspiring Chicharron lier to eat when you implode the De Queso, a paper thin f lat of tower to mix the f lavors of each grated then griddle-fried manlayer. chego cheese rolled into a large Yucca fries with garlic mojo cone while the cheese is warm and chipotle aioli for dipping and pliable. Think fricos, Italian will challenge any loyalty you

JOSH ROMERO

Chicharron de queso from Urban Taco.

might have to French fries and ketchup. We sampled the Chicken Tinga Empanada, remarkable for the f laky crust as well as the assertively f lavored filling of adobo-spiked stewed chicken, potatoes and herbs.

But about those tacos. Urban Taco, one of Dallas' early taco-centric restaurants, does a great job in terms of quality and variety. Start with housemade corn tortillas. You can taste the intense corn f lavor difference between freshly made tortillas and those reheated from a package.

Choose from 13 impeccably styled tacos of beef, chicken, pork, seafood or veggies. The Al Pastor A La Tuma has been voted Top Ten Taco in Texas by Texas Monthly. It starts with the basic Al Pastor filled with tender pork, roasted pineapple and green salsa; add fried manchego cheese, roasted habanero salsa and avocado. It is worth all the commotion. The red snapper taco with garlic roasted fish, tomatillo serrano, avocado lime crema, pico de gallo and cilantro is another masterpiece of f lavor balance and freshness.

Famous for margaritas, Urban Taco also offers some intriguing specialty cocktails. The Oaxaca Old Fashioned subs reposado (aged) tequila for bourbon and includes a smoky mezcal, bitters, agave nectar and orange peel. La Habana is a simply spoton mojito with rum, mint, lime juice and Topo Chico mineral water.

Almost fast casual in décor and feel, the restaurant offers full table service. So, sit and sip and eat up inside or out. Relax. Spring is almost here.

URBAN TACO (MOCKINGBIRD STATION) 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, 75206 214-823-4723 urban-taco.com

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Get a tingle from Chicken Tinga

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Chicken Tinga a la Urban Taco is moist, full-of-flavor stewed chicken used to fill tacos, empanadas and tortas.

For tacos, stuff soft white corn tortillas with Chicken Tinga; garnish with queso fresco and avocado crema.

This large recipe is likely enough for more than one meal.

URBAN TACO CHICKEN TINGA FOR TACOS 5 chicken breast halves, skin on and bone in 10 ounces chorizo, crumbled 1 medium potato, unpeeled 1 medium white onion, peeled and quartered 1 garlic clove, peeled 4 teaspoons salt, divided use 4 roma tomatoes, quartered 4 chipotle peppers in adobo (San Marcos brand preferred) 1 cup chicken broth or as needed 1/2 cup corn oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 4 roma tomatoes, chopped In a large stockpot, over medium to high heat, add chicken, chorizo, potato, 1 onion cut into quarters, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt. Add enough water to cover ingredients. Bring to a low boil. Reduce heat, cover with lid and simmer for about 30 minutes or until potato can be pierced with a fork.

Pour stewing liquid through a colander to reserve solids and allow to cool. When chicken

is cool enough to handle, pull off skin and remove cooked chicken from the bone. Shred chicken by pulling with the grain into thin shards. Peel potato and cut into small pieces.

In blender jar, combine the boiled onion, garlic and potato.

Add 4 quartered tomatoes, chipotle peppers including adobo sauce, 2 teaspoons salt and enough chicken broth to fill the blender half way. Process on high 3 minutes or until smooth.

In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmery: hot, but not smoking.

Stir in the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.

Add 4 chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes longer. Add the cooked chicken and chorizo, the chipotle mixture from the blender and more chicken broth if needed.

Chicken should be moist but not soupy. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add salt to taste.

Use as filling for tacos.

Makes 4 cups.

JOSH ROMERO

Chicken Tinga Tacos from Urban Taco.

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Held during Dallas Blooms, the Food and Wine Festival, which sold out last year, makes for a great date night, or an evening with friends.

Guests explore the garden while sampling cuisines and wines from around the world.

And don’t miss the VIP experience in our new garden, A Tasteful Place, overlooking downtown Dallas and White Rock Lake.

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HAMMER AND NAILS

Paint a room right the first time

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com There may be a slew of home tours every spring, but there’s only one that focuses on the luxury high-rise buildings that line the picturesque urban neighborhood Candace Evans of Turtle Creek. In fact, it’s such a great tour because it offers something special: A chance to view our city from new angles and perches. And, of course, at CandysDirt.com, we cover them!

If you’re not familiar with Dallas’ Uptown neighborhood, then this tour is a great way to get acquainted. And we’re very excited at the great properties and units offered during this year’s Turtle Creek Tour of Homes benefiting the Turtle Creek Association. In its 17th year, this tour is all about the great properties and views of the area’s beloved namesake, Turtle Creek. The Sunday, April 8 home tour will offer walk-throughs from 1 to 5 p.m. of one single-family home on St. Johns Drive in Highland Park, as well as units inside The Warrington, The Vendome and 3525 Turtle Creek. There’s an additional after party at the home of Dallas’ cheese queen Paula Lambert, too, starting at 6:30 p.m. Want to attend both? Advance tickets are available through the Turtle Creek Association website for $150. For those who only want to scope the homes, tickets are $50 per person for Turtle Creek Association members and $60 per person for non-members.

We got the chance to chat with one of the homeowners, Bonnie Pitman, who is offering a glance at her beautiful 13th-floor unit inside the midcentury modern high-rise designed by acclaimed architect Howard Meyer — 3525 Turtle Creek. Here is a quick peak: CandysDirt.com (CD): What room or design element of your home will stand out to home tour goers?

Bonnie Pitman (BP): The books and art are my favorite features in my home. The book shelves were custom built so that I had space for all the books I love.

CD: Is there any feature or finish in your home that tour goers shouldn’t miss?

BP: I hope everyone is able to take time to enjoy the artwork.

CD: If you had to choose one spot — inside or outside — on your property where you could spend all day, where would it be and why?

BP: I would choose the living room. I think my cat, Leda, would agree. She has her own spot where she sleeps and observes the house activities throughout the day. It is my favorite place to entertain and read and watch sunsets.

CD: What construction or renovation have you completed since you moved in? In what ways have you put your fingerprint on your home? Additionally, were there any challenges you had to overcome to complete your renovation project?

BP: We completed the design and construction of the bookshelves. Now we are working on completing organizing the home and defining my work and living spaces.

CD: Is there any history behind your home? Your FLU cont'd from page 1 yearly vaccine for people 6 months and older.

The Dallas County Health and Human Services recommends getting a flu vaccination, covering your cough with a tissue or cough into your sleeve, washing your hands and keeping your hands away from your face, avoiding close contact with people who are coughing or appear ill and staying home if you are sick or keep family members home if they are sick.

Flu vaccination rates for adults in recent years hover just over 40 percent, according to the CDC. Dr. Edward Dominguez, an infectious disease specialist at Methodist Dallas Medical Center, thinks he knows why.

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Bonnie Pitman (top) is opening her unit inside the Howard Meyer-designed 3525 Turtle Creek for this year’s Turtle Creek Tour of Homes on Sunday, April 8. neighborhood? Care to share?

BP: 3525 Turtle Creek is on the National Historic Register, and it was designed by Howard Meyer in 1957.

The design and history of the building was significant to me as well as having friends who were already residents.

CD: Why did you fall in love with your home? Your neighborhood?

BP: Many friends of mine had great things to say about living in the Turtle Creek area. I love to walk along the creek and enjoy the surrounding nature.

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"Many people feel that all of the available vaccines for influenza in the United States can actually cause the flu," he said. "And these are killed vaccines; they can't cause anything other than pain and local inflammation. Or you can be allergic to the components. None of these vaccines can actually cause the flu."

Dominguez says people are also turned off to getting the vaccine when they hear it's only 32 percent effective. Believe it or not, he says, that's not unusual.

"It turns out that that's about as good the flu vaccine has always been," he said. "Somewhere between 30-to-50 percent effective."

The season could stretch into spring. Flu activity often begins in October and peaks between December and February, but it can last as late as May, according to the CDC.

away as well.

Take sconces, or at least their covers, off the wall. Remove the bulb from recessed lighting and take off the baffles. That way you can paint all the way to the edge.

Cover door knobs or any other hardware in the painting area.

If you are removing wallpaper, any hardware store has wallpaper removal spray. Get it good and wet.

Score the paper, scrape it off with a putty knife and sand off any remaining residue on the wall. Take a handheld vacuum and erase any dust that may be clinging to trim and baseboards. If you are removing oil based paint, other rules will apply, like washing the wall with a strong cleanser. Follow the recommendation of your local hardware or paint store specialist.

Primer should not be necessary unless you are painting bare wood or drywall, or making a dramatic color change from dark to light.

If using more than one gallon, pour the paint into a larger bucket, mix for consistency and then pour into the roller pan. Make sure to pour some into a smaller bucket for trim and framing.

Paint from top to bottom.

Attack the ceiling first, and then the walls. Take a brush to frame the ceiling for a few inches, and then roll the rest. Dip the brush about one-third and hold it like a pencil.

You should frame the walls in the same way. Don’t worry about getting paint on the trim because you are going to paint that last.

In painting walls, start at the top and go to the bottom one wall at a time. Give it two coats. Roll in a zigzag pattern to avoid holidays (missed spots in painter speak).

Don’t press or squeeze the roller against the wall because it will cause runs.

After the walls are completely dry, paint the trim with a brush.

Apply painter’s tape along the walltrim edge and press it down with a plastic utensil. Pull the tape off before completely dry.

Upon completion, run the brushes under warm water and use a cleaning brush to help remove the paint from the bristles. Hang to dry. Wash the roller under warm water as well, let dry standing up (the roller, not you) and store in a paper sack.

There you go, Michelangelo.

You have a newly painted room that was easier to execute than you will want to let on.

Facing a little time off during spring break, that little internal voice in your head might be saying “Time to paint that room.” It is also Stephan Sardone quite possible that a big external voice is going off in the house yelling “Time to paint that room!!!”

OK, you get the message: It is time to refresh a dingy room.

You say to yourself, “This will be easy.” Everyone thinks they know how to paint. But painting a room requires more work than just slopping paint on a wall with a roller or brush. Follow these steps and you will have a pleasant experience and a freshly painted room that you will be proud of and silence the doubters.

First — and this is the arduous, but very necessary part — you must prepare the room. Prepping is boring, but well worth the effort. Plus it is a task that the kids can join in on before they go back to playing “Grand Theft Auto V.” If your “in-house supervisor” will allow it, pour yourself a beer. A nice local craft beer could serve as inspiration. Iced tea is also acceptable, especially if you are getting an early start. No hard stuff, because you are climbing a ladder later and as The Fixx reminded us: “One thing leads to another.”

For the purpose of this exercise, you are painting an entire room (including the ceiling) using latex paint. Measure the room. For paint, a rule of thumb is that one gallon covers 400 square feet.

Make sure you have plenty of plastic drop cloths to cover furniture that should be positioned in the middle of the room if you can’t move it out entirely. Keep the canvas drop cloths for the floor.

Take blinds and drapes off the windows. You want maximum sunlight because ideally you should shut off the circuit breaker to the room. And open windows for ventilation.

Cover any ceiling fans, or if you are really ambitious, remove the blades. Take off the cover plates from outlets and light switches, and apply masking tape to the on-off switches. Secure the screws to the back of the plates with tape. Don’t Sardone Design-Build-Remodel put them in your pocket. Like that is locally owned and operated. roving sock that seems to disappear Sardone, his wife and two daughters from the dryer, little screws can get are Lake Highlands residents.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

1 Hoax 6 You can mount them 10 Phi Beta — 15 Mosey along

20 Bizarre 21 Tiny part 22 Monaco neighbor 23 Sidewalk — 24 Mr. Pinkerton 25 Makes turbid 26 Tart flavor

27 Sniffles 28 Daily trio 29 La femme 30 Not relevant 31 Rummage for food 32 Next year’s alums

DOCTOR cont'd from page 1 “I practice evidence-based medicine,” Dr. Pounders said. “At the time though, we didn’t have many good drugs and had very little treatment. One of my patients was Ron Woodroof. And he started and opened the Buyers Club. He had tried all of these medicines that didn’t work and he said ‘I’m just going to import, steal, buy and bring in any drug I can.’ And he did. But the patients that he gave the drugs to didn’t know how to take them. So I tried to help the patients start IVs, get the drugs, administer them and use the protocols. We didn’t know if these drugs would help and we didn’t know if they would hurt, but at least we knew a few things about them. I tried to keep people out of trouble. He was my patient for several years until he passed away.”

As far as his personal influence over the film, Dr. Pounders joked, “I was taken to a couple of lunches by the screenwriters. At least they called the doctor Eve and my name is Steve.”

Today, Dr. Pounders still runs his own practice in Oak Lawn and continues to care for those in the community. His motto is “To give patients a choice, knowing that the best healthcare outcomes occur when patient and provider partner together.”

On Saturday, April 7, he will serve as the 2018 Honorary Co-Chair of the “No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party” at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at 6911 Lemmon Ave. The 13th annual event is the largest fundraiser for AIDS Services of Dallas. This year’s theme is “A Night to Remember,” reminiscent of an ’80s prom. There will be a classic balloon arch, boutonnieres and corsages and a live ’80s cover band.

Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $150 for VIP tickets. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to notiedinner.org.

For more than 25 years, Dr. Pounders has been the volunteer medical director at the Resource Center and is the first healthcare provider to receive Black Tie Dinner

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Your readiness will be put to the test on more than one occasion this week; you must look into the future to see what may be demanded of you. (March 6-March 20) — You can do things in a more graceful way than usual, and the difference is sure to be recognized by those who have been watching you for some time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Others will be looking to you for explanations that are not, in fact, yours to give. You can, however, steer them in the right direction.

(May 6-May 20) — The work you have to do this week is likely to challenge you in a few new ways, but you're ready to take on different responsibilities as you address arising issues.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Others may be quite critical of the actions you take this week, but you have one or two very good reasons for breaking with tradition right now. (June 7-June 20) — You may find that family members are your most difficult audience this week, as they know too much about you to let any kind of error slip by unnoticed.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You must be willing to take something right down to the wire this week if you expect to walk away victorious. Use the clock to your advantage. (July 8-July 22) — You may

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12 Mollycoddle 13 Coup participant 14 Novelist — Rand 15 Harmony 16 Kiwi language 17 Note above A (2 wds.)

18 Climber’s foothold 19 Hairpin curves 21 Thin moon 30 Dots in the sea 31 Palms off 34 Latest fad 36 Ell proceeder 38 Ferber or Best 39 Prohibit 40 Fish-eating eagles 42 Dolly and her clones 44 In stitches 45 Muffin spread 46 Applies gently 48 Spanish bread?

50 Volvo rival 52 Silents’ Theda — 53 Leggy swimmers 54 Medicine man 55 Witch’s job 58 Fill with 60 Orpheus’ harp 62 Winery cask 65 George of “Blume in Love” 67 In the mail 70 Harry’s successor 71 Underwater shocker 72 Bread grains 74 Carried on 76 Knock on this 79 Mach 1 breakers 81 Fix Venus de Milo?

83 Getting close 85 Dumb follower 86 Snub

87 Give back 88 Like fireplace logs 90 Ladle 92 Double helix 93 — Kippur 96 Modem-speed unit 98 Pelts 101 Livy’s “it was” 102 Endorse 104 “Muy —, gracias” 106 Dental woe 108 Browser’s delight 109 A “Bonanza” brother 110 Monocle 112 Force 114 Blah 116 Tagging 119 Mongrel 121 Tibet neighbor 123 Frostbitten 124 Ink partner 127 Mysteries 129 Noon, to Caesar 132 Calculating snakes?

133 Hannibal’s home 135 “2001” author 137 Caught sight of 138 Pedestals 139 “— vincit amor” 140 Get crowned 141 All through 142 Last 144 Aquarium scavenger 146 Thieves’ jargon 147 Walked softly 148 Fall flower 151 Tower over 153 Fork prong 155 Almost never 157 Rock-band need 158 Koppel or Knight

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FRIEDMAN PR

Dr. Steven Pounders.

by Stella Wilder

ARIES (March 21-April 4) Not everyone will be up to the challenge that you present at some point during midweek, but those who are will join you eagerly. (April 5-April 19) — Others may demand more of you this week than usual, and you will have to work hard to be sure that there is some time left over for you and your personal needs.

126 Wish undone 128 Ariz. neighbor 130 The “elephant boy” 131 Boulevard liners 132 Hartford competitor 134 “Beowulf,” for one 136 Sheba, today 138 Low on interest?

(2 wds.)

143 Has a cough 145 Flour sack abbr.

146 Quick — — wink 149 Revises 150 Barbecue 152 Opposed 154 Wharf locales 156 Catty 157 Acid in proteins 158 Discipline 159 Silver bar 160 Clint’s “The — Sanction” 161 Hong Kong neighbor 162 Scraping by with 163 Simone’s school 164 Time, so to speak 165 Choir selection 166 Stet opposite 167 Talk out of

(the largest fundraising dinner for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the nation) Kuchling Humanitarian Award.

"When I finally went into HIV care and made it became my specialty,” Dr. Pounders said, “we had people on IVs and they were at home wasting away. They needed antibiotics and nutrition. We had 10-20 people in the hospital that I had to see every day and I had one to two people dying every week. That was 1989.

“Go forward now and the drugs work so well that 99 percent of my patients are undetectable. You can’t find the virus in their blood stream. They would be incapable of passing the virus to someone else, because the virus is so well controlled. There has been a huge shift in our treatment and our thinking.”

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to unfold much more quietly than most expected, and the reason may remain something of a mystery all week long. Is it that there is less going on this week, or is it that what is going on is of an insidious, "hidden" variety, requiring more attention and vigilance than most things that pop up throughout a routine week? The answer may remain unclear for days, and only those with keen instincts are likely to chart the right path and do things in the right ways to make the most of what can best be described as an "unusual" week. Relationships at home and at the workplace are likely to be affected by greater stress than usual at this time; the resulting irony is that those with a penchant for mistrust must, if at all possible, trust others more this week!

Those who are natural strategists will have a certain advantage this week, but they must take care: Not everyone they encounter will want to be dealt with at this time — and resistance may prove to be quite strong. While it may never be a good time for assumptions, this week even a seemingly insignificant one can be quite hazardous!

47 Actor Richard — 49 Trees for longbows 51 Hosp. workers 52 Poppycock 56 Verve 57 World-weariness 59 Apply caulking 61 Diplomat 63 Loon’s rudder 64 Contract provisos 66 Utters 68 Extra levy 69 More curious 73 Prudent 75 Develop, as a storm 77 Wynonna’s mom 78 Largo, etc.

80 Something sweet 82 Plenty, to a poet 84 Flash in the — 85 London radio 89 Chalet features 91 Polishing apples 94 Become mellow 95 Iffy attempt 97 Percolate 99 Early 007 foe (2 wds.)

100 Big chip maker 103 Do the decks 105 Sci-fi gofer 107 Cat or rat 111 Went sightseeing 113 Dark hours in Cannes 115 Shape clay 117 Lime cooler 118 Proof goof 120 Campus figure 122 Dixie export 124 Make arrangements 125 Monthly expense

shock a rival with an achievement that is far above anything he or she might have expected from you at this time. You are on the move!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may have to soften your resolve about a certain issue this week in order to accommodate those who need you most. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — Arrangements made this week must not be considered final, as much is likely to happen to require changes in scheduling or an agenda. You can be flexible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may have to back away from a current threat before it gets to be too much for you this week. Other battles can be fought and won.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — You can keep a bad situation from getting worse this week simply by doing what comes naturally. Your instincts are keen and will tell you what you must do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Keep yourself from paying too much attention to the things that would usually distract you; you must focus on your primary objective. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — You will want to put all your energy into a certain endeavor that promises to put you ahead of the pack — and, possibly, win you a big personal victory.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You can learn something from

Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. someone who has, in the past, been learning from you. The roles are reversing, yes, but only temporarily. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — Whether you lead or follow this week, you'll surely want to heed any warnings that come to you from within.

Listen to those voices and avoid serious dangers.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Success can be yours this week, provided you know precisely what it is you are after. Now is no time for uncertainty or indecision. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — Someone may be trying to get in your head, but you are able to withstand any such attempt — though you must recognize that this rivalry is heating up!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You don't want to be following in anyone's footsteps, but you may benefit from studying one particular event from the past. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — A competition is brewing between you and someone who wants to be in your shoes. You may discover that there is room for both of you, provided he or she is flexible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You've come a long way in a very short time, or so it seems. Take care, however, that you don't start to think that you are more than you are. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — A little self-criticism can go a long way this week and keep you from making a mistake that might very well haunt you for a long time to come.

● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily 3-11-18

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

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‘A Wrinkle in Time’ feels like an eternity

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

“A Wrinkle in Time” is the rare movie that seems hell-bent on irritating both kids and adults. This tedious, $103 million misfire is so poorly filmed, framed, acted and paced that every intended life lesson is lost in the wash. It's also a remarkably soulless film that completely removes any of the spirituality of Madeleine L’Engle’s timeless novel and turns the journey of its young stars into nothing more than stages of a video game.

And, if anything, the trio of Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling are early leaders in the clubhouse for the 2018-19 Razzies.

The movie begins awkwardly with astrophysicist Dr. Alex Murry (Chris Pine) teaching his young daughter, Meg, about … magnets?

Maybe? Anyway, Alex and his wife, Dr. Kate Murry (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), are a pair of NASA scientists trying to bend the universe or travel through dimensions or some such and shortly after being laughed off stage during a presentation, Alex disappears.

Four years pass and Meg Murry (Storm Reid) and her younger adopted brother, Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe), are struggling to deal with the disappearance of their father in different ways. Meg is a quiet, withdrawn teen with a tendency to physically lash out while Charles Wallace seems to just dress oddly and shout every single time he speaks.

Eventually, Meg and Charles Wallace meet up with Mrs. Whatsit (Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Kaling), a pair of wizards (angels in the novel) who convince the kiddos that their pops is alive and well, but trapped in a dark dimension called the It. It’s barely explained how or why, but the popular kid, Calvin (Levi Miller), shows up and he goes along for the ride.

The three of them then do something called “tessing” and they are magically whisked off to another land. There, they are joined by

Mrs. Which (Oprah, going full god complex) and the “adventure” begins.

At this point, director Ava DuVernay could have ended every segment with onscreen text a la Super Mario Brothers, “Thank you Meg, but your father is in another castle.”

They all bounce around from situation to situation with exactly zero of them upping the stakes or sharing a universal theme. There is only one sequence that moves the needle and it’s due to a truly creepy performance from Michael Pena. Of course, that sequence is so bizarre that it could scare younger kids right out of the theater.

Like many child actors, Storm Reid has her ups and downs. She struggles being awkward and showing emotion, but is quite convincing in the few action scenes. It would be cruel to be that critical of Deric McCabe’s Charles Wallace … so let’s just say that it’s not good. It also doesn’t help that every time a character refers to him, they say “Charles Wallace” and it quickly becomes worse than nails down a chalkboard.

However, it’s fine to be critical of Winfrey, Witherspoon and Kaling. For every moment they are on screen, Witherspoon and Kaling have such massive smiles that they seem drugged. Winfrey orates and bosses everyone around so much that it’s difficult to see her as anything more than smug. The three of them are downright painful to watch and were either massively miscast or horribly directed.

There is also an odd and off-putting cinematography choice: dozens of uncomfortable and disorienting close ups of actors faces.

There is no doubt that it’s a purposeful aesthetic choice and there’s little reason for it.

“A Wrinkle in Time” wants to be a classic Disney film that’s loaded with morals and overall goodness. Instead, DuVernay has turned in a supermarket cake with crunchy, overly sweet sugar icing slapped all over it.

Sure, you’ll eat it because, y’know … cake … but every single bite is tough to swallow.

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Despite spending $103 million on production, "A Wrinkle in Time" is a classic mess.

Donald Glover fits ‘Atlanta’ like a glove

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net FX at least still has Donald Glover in the house.

The architect of its most distinctive series, “Atlanta,” has yet to Ed Bark sign an exclusive deal with Netflix (as producer Ryan Murphy recently did) or be banished outright (as comedian Louis C.K. was late last year for sexual misconduct).

Glover has been much in demand, though, with Season Two of “Atlanta” a late arrival after the last of Season One’s 10 episodes aired back on Nov. 1, 2016. The acclaimed series fired back up on March 1 and airs on Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Previously best known as a co-star of NBC’s “Community,” Glover put “Atlanta” aside for a while to play Lando Calrissian in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” due to be released on May 25. Glover and his off-camera collaborator/brother Stephen also are working on an animated version of “Deadpool” for FX’s sister network, FXX. Meanwhile, the long-awaited second coming of “Atlanta,” subtitled “Robbin’ Season,” finds Earnest “Earns” Marks (Glover) still in a soft-spoken earnest mode. He’s also feeling even more adrift and insecure as the erstwhile manager of cousin Alfred “Paper Boi” Miles’ (Brian Tyree Henry) ascendant rap career.

In the second of three episodes made available for review, Earn puts it right out there. “I am scared about Al leavin’ me,” he said. “He don’t need me anymore like that.

He’s kind of a big deal.”

The “Robbin’ Season” tag is a reference to the holiday period’s increased demands on pocketbooks. “Christmas approaches and everybody gotta eat,” says Paper Boi’s wingman and self-pronounced visionary Darius (Lakeith Stanfield).

Paper Boi and Darius lately have taken on another roomie, the cackling Tracy (Khris Davis). He’s just out of jail and well-schooled in the art of easy ways to steal and illicitly make money.

Earn, who’s been precariously living in a storage unit when not crashing elsewhere, wonders whether this might make him expendable sooner rather than later. For now, he’s still getting a five percent cut from Paper Boi’s burgeoning earnings, but willingly gives a big chunk of it to off-and-on girlfriend Vanessa “Van” Keefer (Zazie Beetz), with whom he shares a little daughter.

Season Two’s early episodes include a would-be fast food joint robbery that’s foiled by a black owner with an automatic assault rifle and a far more congenial heist of Paper

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Fans of Kurt Kleinmann’s Living Black & White (B&W) murder mysteries will have an opportunity to enjoy his latest venture with “DEATH/ Take:1” produced by Pegasus Theatre in RadioVizion from Thursday, March 15 through Saturday, March 24 at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther Drive on White Rock Lake. Set in 1938, it’s a surprise to see Kleinmann’s cast shed their trademarked B&W, for a colorful wardrobe from the 1930s and ’40s era.

This time, to avoid Harry Hunsacker (Scott Nixon as the wouldbe actor turned would-be detective) from ruining his wedding, Lt. Foster (Chad Cline) arranges for Harry and Nigel Grouse (Ben Bryant as Harry’s paid-by-the-hour assistant and friend) to be on a cruise ship and out of the country during the ceremony.

When Lt. Foster escorts the pair onto the ship, he gets trapped on board. The ever-bungling Hunsacker gets the three of them kicked off the boat in Egypt.

They “happen across” a motion picture being filmed in an actual pyramid, and they become trapped inside, of course. The controlling and womanizing film producer is murdered and, of course, everyone is trapped in the pyramid with the unknown murderer among them.

Bryant, in the role of Grouse in the B&W series, explains the contrast this way: “This is a different way of telling the Harry Hunsacker stories from a visual and chronological perspective. Here, the shows are presented as part of an old-time radio series, like ‘Boston Blackie’ or ‘The Jack Benny Program,’ and the relationship between Harry and Nigel resembles the dynamic between Herbert Lom and

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Donald Glover returns to FX drama "Atlanta."

Boi’s cash by his usual drug dealer, who’s also a relative. “Hey man, I’m sorry about this sh*t.

I’m gonna pay you back, man,” the robber says before driving off.

In Episode 3, Earn learns that even when he’s flush, his $100 bills are suspect. A young black man with that much money just can’t be legit.

There’s also Earn’s crazy Uncle Willie (guest star Katt Williams) and his menacing alligator, which can be of particularly good use when the cops come calling.

Ostensibly a comedy, “Atlanta” could be fighting a too-close-to-call battle this season with an overall sense of foreboding and desperation. “Atlanta” is by no means a downer, though — at least not yet. And there’s no telling where the Glovers may be taking it in the seven episodes yet to be seen.

Be assured there’s still nothing like it — on FX or anywhere else. “Atlanta” depicts “The Black Experience” without preachments, but with pride of authorship. Donald Glover is his own young black man, and viewers are welcome to see things his way if they choose.

If not, that’s cool. You go your way, he’ll keep going his.

RANDOM NIBBLE Sunday’s 90th Oscars, hosted for the second straight year by Jimmy Kimmel, again ranked lower in the Dallas-Fort Worth Nielsen ratings than the previous year’s edition.

Brimming with speeches, jokes and commentary on equal treatment of women, the latest Oscars went on and on until 10:51 p.m. and averaged 726,454 viewers. That’s a drop from the 2017 ceremony’s 763,466 viewers and a big plummet from the 2015 ceremony hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. It may well end up being the last Oscars to draw in excess of one million viewers locally – specifically 1,004,256.

The dip also has been significant among advertiser-prized 18-to-49 year olds. In 2015, 428,197 viewers in this key demographic tuned in. That number has dropped every year since, with Sunday’s Oscars down to 308,939 viewers in the 18-to-49 age range.

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‘DEATH/Take:1’ at White Rock Lake’s Pegasus Theatre

By Shari Goldstein Stern

MARCH 9 - 15, 2018

Peter Sellers in the ‘Pink Panther’ has been seen at The Ochre House, films.”

Dallas Children’s Theater, Pocket With Nixon as Hunsacker and Sandwich Theatre and Shakespeare Bryant as Grouse, it should be exciting Dallas. He performed at a recent to see how these characters “show up” Festival of Independent Theatres with on radio. According to Kleinmann, “Bootstraps Comedy Theater” and “‘RadioVizion’ does not employ the “Wingspan Theatre Company.” trade-secret makeup but instead foThe native Texan enjoys his “day cuses on recreating the experience and job” on staff at Undermain Theatre glamour of being in a live radio studio in Deep Ellum. “My primary focus of the 1930s and 1940s.” is theatrical lighting, though I have Bryant has worked with been known to do some handyman Kleinmann for almost nine years, first work and have even been placed on appearing in “Death Express” in 2010. bookkeeping duty,” Bryant said. “I “Getting a grasp of such an established also occasionally do voiceover work character in a relatively short time for anime produced by Funimation in was daunting, but it helped to have Flower Mound.” the author who created the character Bryant, who is from Greenville, on hand,” the actor said. Since then, moved to Dallas in 2007 and has been Bryant has performed in ten full proinvolved in live theater since. “There’s ductions and ten readings as Grouse. been an active, dynamic theatre “The Harry Hunsacker scripts are community for well over a decade in a love letter to old screwball comedies, Dallas, and the next opportunity is but they have a reputation for being just around the corner,” he said. family friendly outside of the murFor “DEATH/Take:1” tickets and ders,” Bryant said. “Anyone who wants information, call 214-821-6005 or visit a good time while removing thempegasustheatre.com. selves from a hectic modern world can enjoy a couple hours with Harry.”

According to the seasoned actor, “For fans of the B&W shows, this one can be a little jarring at first seeing the actors in color. The continuity is just a nice Easter egg for [newcomers] as well as repeat visitors and longtime fans.” Newcomers will experience an unexpected form of theater.

Having performed on several PEGASUS THEATRE Dallas area stages Scott Nixon takes on Harry Hunsacker in “DEATH/Take:1.” for 17 years, Bryant

control freak,” Ginsberg said. “So for me, it was all about learning aerodynamics and how the airplane operates and how it stays in the air. Once I understood how it worked and was able to fly on my own, that fear went away.

It was escapism. I was going through a divorce. For me, nothing bad ever happened in the air. The most exhilarating part for you was the take-off and landing. I loved the rush and the sense of freedom that I had when I was in the air.”

After two years of non-stop study in Addison, Arlington and at DFW Airport, she earned a commercial, multi-engine instrument rating but never practically applied it. “It was a very expensive hobby,” Ginsberg remembered, “and it was short-lived. I got remarried and had a couple of kids. It grounded me, literally and figuratively.”

Three years later, she started another business. This time it was a blow dry salon, with locations in Southlake and at Preston Road and Royal Lane in Dallas. She sold the business in September and, never one to sit still, Ginsberg embarked on a new business.

The idea actually started at home. “My boys and I make cookies fresh weekly,” Ginsberg said. “We always have. Most of the recipes we use are family recipes were handed down by my great-grandmother and grandmother.” As a child, she would help her grandmother bake cookies and be rewarded by eating the cookie dough.

Her children would insist that she would bring back cookie dough from her trips to New York City. Ginsberg approached the owner of the immensely popular DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections in the Greenwich Village district, to see if she would consider franchising.

She declined, so she decided to go for the dough alone. “With all of the excitement and nostalgia, I said, ‘We can do this in Dallas. We don’t have this yet. I’ll do it on my own!’” Ginsberg said.

After operating out of a commercial kitchen for online and word of mouth sales, Ginsburg has opened a storefront. The just-opened 960-square-foot The Dough Dough is at 5915 Forest Lane (northwest corner of Preston Road), Suite 320. They are featuring grand opening giveaways through Thursday, March 15. It is Dallas’ first edible cookie-dough destination. During grand opening week, the first 10 customers in line each day will receive one free scoop. Hours are Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The cookie dough treats are intoxicating. Among the tantalizing flavors are original chocolate chip, Nutella wipe out, brownie batter dip, S’more please and Snickerdoodle-doo. Gluten-free and protein choices are also available. A 3 oz. serving is $4. The Dough Dough currently employees 10 people, all with the knowledge of the intricacies of the store.

Despite the long hours associated with opening a business, Ginsberg is also persuing a graduate degree in gemology, a longtime passion. Ginsberg continues to try to find that diamond in the rough, but this time, her feet are firmly on the ground making lots of dough.

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TRAVEL

Shiroma brings feather paintings to Artscape

By Jo Ann Holt

joannholt@gmail.com Arlington-based artist Sandy Shiroma, known for her delightful paintings of birds on feathers, will bring her artwork to Artscape 2018 at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. This juried fine art and craft show and sale features more than 90 artists showcasing their artwork amidst the spring blooming garden.

Shiroma, who grew up in Abilene, said she originally started painting mostly Western art on canvas about 30 years ago, branching out to decorating boots, hats and saw blades. About eight years ago, she started painting primarily on feathers.

She gravitated to painting birds on feathers because, “They are so beautiful,” Shiroma said. “I love to watch them in flight, to see how their wings work. Plus, birds seem to work perfectly with feathers.”

A self-taught artist, Shiroma also paints such animals as wolves or takes special requests from people who want paintings of their dog or other pets. She also does special paintings on other type materials such as filling a recent request from a lady who wanted a painting of her late father, a rodeo calf roper, on her hat.

But feathers are her preferred canvas now, especially turkey feathers since they offer the largest canvas and come in many different colors for great backgrounds. Her feather artwork ranges in size from 8” x 10” to 18” x 20” before framing. Shiroma said she uses a custom framer to mat and frame the feathers, but also offers less expensive options that keep prices more affordable. She has also done complete fans and will have some available at Artscape.

She uses many different types of feathers, deciding what works best on what type of feather. She uses hunted feathers, from birds that were raised to eat or as pets, so they are all legal. She uses turkey, Macaw, pheasant, dove, duck and quail feathers.

Shiroma said, “I’ll trade a painting for feathers, so that I know I’m getting the right kind of feathers.”

She trades paintings with a lady who provides her with Macaw feathers from her pet.

Sandy stores these feathers in airtight containers, where they keep well until she chooses them for a project.

“Macaw feathers come in such beautiful colors,” Shiroma said, “they are great as background. I like painting any type of bird, but cardinals are my favorites. Male cardinals are beautiful birds, and it’s easy to paint them in different positions. I also paint butterflies,

hummingbirds and other birds.”

Shiroma recently quit working in Arlington Baptist University's Accounts Receivable Department to focus entirely on her painting.

“I loved working in such a great Christian atmosphere and working with the kids,” she said. “But when I started being in so many shows and doing so well, my husband encouraged me to start spending all my time on my art. It has been a great blessing that God has given me this opportunity to follow my passion later in my life; I know this is what I’m supposed to be doing.”

Shiroma said she will be 65 years old this year. She and her husband have one adult son, who is an engineer at Lockheed Martin.

She said she appreciates having such a supportive family, with her husband assisting her with art shows.

Shiroma shows her work at art festivals such as Art in the Greene, and various others in Salado, Texas Country Reporter Festivals in Waxahachie, Denison and Wichita Falls.

“My first show for this year was Winterfest in Round Top, Texas, in February.

I will be at Arts in the Square in Frisco on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25, at Arts in Bloom in McKinney on Friday, April 13 through Sunday, April 15 and the Dallas Arboretum Artscape.”

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Artscape is open to the public and free with paid admission to the garden. For more information, visit dallasarboretum.org.

Jo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.

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An example of feather art by Sandy Shiroma.

EDUCATION Alternative ways to make college more affordable From StatePoint Media A college education is one of the largest expenses you’re likely to have in your lifetime, second only to buying a home. Unfortunately, the cost has increased dramatically in recent years.

Tuition plus fees at four-year public colleges jumped 71 percent over the last decade, forcing many would-be degree seekers to delay or even forgo attending college. For others, it’s meant heading to school while taking on large amounts of debt.

Today, however, new solutions are popping up to address the college affordability crisis. Most people know about grants and scholarships.

Students can now also consider alternate paths to college credit, helping them graduate faster and more affordably, say experts.

Here’s what you need to know: The average cost of a typical undergraduate college course is $1,782. In high school, take as many Advanced Placement (AP) and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) courses as you can handle, increasing your opportunity to earn college credit and save money on tuition.

The College Board’s CLEP, while not as well-known as AP, is a 50-year-old credit-by-examination program accepted by more than 2,900 schools and universities.

Check to see if the colleges you are considering accept CLEP credit, and then work hard to succeed on one or more of the 32 CLEP exams. CLEP courses and exams are rigorous, but shorter and not as challenging as AP. Consider new programs such as “Freshman Year for Free,” an initiative developed by Modern States Education Alliance, a charity dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and attainable for everyone. Students can use Modern States’ 40+ tuition-free online courses — all taught by top college professors — to prepare for the AP and CLEP exams.

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One advantage of CLEP tests is that they are offered every day at thousands of testing centers.

AP exams can only be taken in high schools in May. Modern States is paying the AP and CLEP exam fees for the first 10,000 test-takers, making the program, which also includes free textbooks and practice questions, totally free.

“This is a great on-ramp to college and an opportunity to save both time and up to 25 percent of the rising cost of a degree,” said Steve Klinsky, founder and CEO of Modern States Education Alliance.

To learn more, visit modernstates.org.

Attending community college for the first two years and then transferring to a four-year institution offers another opportunity to cut costs.

Dual-enrollment programs, whereby students take college courses at a city or community college while still in high school, are another great way to head to college with some credits under your belt.

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Unwelcoming National Park a great find

By Michael Wald

wald.world@yahoo.com I was flying back to Dallas from the mostly-outdoors Kona International Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Checking the map, I noticed that there is a national park just south of the airport. I love exploring all national parks. So, I planned to spend a few hours doing that before catching my flight. The park MICHAEL WALD — called Kaloko-Honokōhau Unchartered beach highlights Kaloko-Honokōhau Park.

National Historical Park — is worth a visit. alarmist park worker applied.

As I entered the parkThe park shows how native Hawaiians ing lot I noticed unusually few cars. survived in a hostile environment of lava Approaching the visitor center, no park rock and hot sunshine, why the Hawaiians rangers were in sight; but, a lady who chose this place to live and why it is considworked at the park concession greeted me. ered sacred ground to Hawaiians.

I want to see the park efficiently as I have a Basically, the reason is no mystery: flight to catch, I explained. She tried to discourage me by saying the park is mostly un- Hawaiians love this place for its breathtaking beauty. On the beach, a reconstructeven walking paths, made of volcanic rock, ed thatched-roof Hawaiian hut re-creates and difficult to walk. I persevered, “What early settler life. Water pools in enclosed will I see on the walks?” She was unhelpful: areas where seawater enters. There, early “The usual animals and plants that you see Hawaiians found a captive supply of fish for in nature.” It was 2:30 p.m. The park closed food. at 4 p.m. She told me that I would need A huge green sea turtle crawled slowgood walking shoes (I was wearing sneakly out of the water. This is turtle habitat. ers), plenty of water because dehydration Hawaiian and U.S. law prevents anyone occurs quickly on the open trails and sunfrom interfering with the turtles, a protected screen for the hot sun. I pressed for inforspecies. But having the chance to see them mation and learned that some trails could up close in their natural habitat was simbe reached from another entrance to the park south of the main entrance. I shouldn’t ply amazing. No promises this will happen when you visit, but there is plenty of beauty have to work so hard for information. But I in the many birds that live in the area. And headed for the other entrance. isolated sunbathers enjoyed the solitude of At the “unofficial” second entrance to the beach almost to themselves. the park, cars park in a public parking lot What started as likely the worst national attached to a marina. As I entered the area, park experience turned into a marvelous enthere were beautiful boats moored along counter with natural beauty … even includseveral docks. At the far side of the marina, ing a green sea turtle. Ignore the negative a small sign indicated the road belonged vibes from park staff and head to the trails! to the park, although a gate prevented cars from entering; but there was plenty of room On the way in or out of Kilo airport with a few hours to spare or even worth a special for walkers. From this vantage point, it trip, this is one detour to take and still be at looked like an abandoned gate; something the outdoor airport in plenty of time. to be skipped.

I followed the uneven lava path. In Michael Wald is a travel specialist with about five minutes I was in a shaded area special expertise in Panama adventure travel. covered by large bushes. A few minutes He blogs about travel and other musings at later, I was on a beautiful, craggy beach. I untroddenla.com. Follow him @Adventourist understood why the park exists. None of and see where he is off to next. the supposed hazards related to me by the

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HOUSE CALL

Colonoscopy can save your life

By Dr. Kim Washington

well for several decades. We were able to identify pre-cancerous colon masses and remove them to Colon cancer is thought of as prevent cancer as well as identify one of the most preventable canearly colon cancers and surgically cers known to man. This was not remove them thereby prolonging always the case, but since the inlife. vention of the rigid sigmoidoscope Unfortunately, now those in then later the flexible colonoscope, the gastroenterology and surgithe colon is now “explorable” in cal world are noticing that many Dr. Washington people are presenting with colon a manner that is safe. The rigid sigmoidoscope is shorter and can cancer earlier, as early as the midonly visualize the lower portion of the colon to-late 30s. The hypothesis is that there is near the rectum. It was the first method used some environmental cause, however it has to view the colon as this is the most comnot yet been identified. mon location for colon cancer. In the 1960s, Once the flexible colonoscope was deDr. William Wolff and Dr. Hiromi Shinya veloped, it was eventually used to also vibegan studying fiber optics and developed sualize the stomach and first portion of the the method of placing fiber optic cables in a small intestine through the mouth. This flexible tube ultimately developing the flexallowed for early identification of gastric ible colonoscope. This allowed visualization ulcers along with esophageal and gastric of the entire colon. cancers. This was invaluable in places like This most common complaint before Japan where the risk of gastric cancer is very and after colonoscopy revolves around the high, but the risk of colon cancer is much colon cleanse that must be done beforehand. lower than here in the U.S. They screen the Although it is a real “pain in the butt” (pun entire population in a similar manner that intended) it is necessary because the gastrowe screen with colonoscopy. enterologist or surgeon performing the coloIn recognition of National Colorectal noscopy must have a clean colon to see small Cancer Awareness Month, I ask that you polyps and remove them. Although larger consider if it is time for your colonoscopy. polyps and masses are readily identifiable If you are at or over age 50 and have never even with some staining of stool on the wall had a colonoscopy, it’s your time! If your last of the colon, many polyps are removed that colonoscopy was more than five years ago, are no larger than the tip of a pencil. These but colon polyps were found, it’s time for a can only be seen with a clean colon. repeat. We recommend repeat colonoscopy Colon cancer is thought of as highly three to five years after polyps were found preventable because if colonoscopies are because there is a higher risk that you will performed at appropriate intervals, cancers form more polyps if you made them in the are identified in the pre-cancerous polyp first place. If it has been 10 years since your stage and are removed. Therefore, they never colonoscopy, and the last one revealed no progress to cancer. Decades ago, this was polyps, it’s your time! If one of these are you, true and measurable. call your local friendly gastroenterologist or It is recommended that the fist colonossurgeon to get your colonoscopy scheduled. copy be performed at age 50 – for everyone, It has saved very many lives, and could easily unless you have an immediate family memsave yours as well! ber who was diagnosed with colon cancer younger than age 59 years old. In those Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general people, it is recommended that you get your surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates first colonoscopy 10 years before that famin Arlington, maintains an interest in health ily member’s age of diagnosis. This worked education and advocacy.

washington.k@att.net

ST PATRICK’S DAY

Annual parade on Greenville Avenue set

By Christine Finnegan christine@finneganpr.com

An emerald hue will cover the city of Dallas on Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. as the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival presented by the Dallas Mavericks will commence amid much fanfare and revelry. The Greenville Avenue Area Business Association (GAABA) is rising up to the road with the wind firmly at its collective back for the 39th year with its time-honored Dallas tradition for thousands to enjoy famiDALLAS ST. PATRICK'S PARADE ly-friendly pageantry against More than 125,000 revelers are expected on Greenville Avenue. the backdrop of food, spirits and community.

“Our parade is anticipated route seating. every year and we are dedicated to making Official parade sponsors are 7-Eleven, it an event that the entire family can enjoy,” Beatbox (official tailgate partner), Comerica said Kevin Vela, Board Chairman of the Bank (official bank partner), Dallas Tourism GAABA. “The GAABA is also extremely Public Improvement District, Dally Dally proud that proceeds from the parade will (official apparel partner), DART (official benefit Dallas ISD seniors with scholarship transit partner), DoubleTree by Hilton funds; to date, more than $115,000 in schol- Dallas-Campbell Centre (official hospitality arships have been awarded.” partner), Emergency Ice, LimeBike (offiAs presenting sponsor, the Dallas cial bike share partner), metroPCS (official Mavericks will have an indelible parade wireless partner), Rental Shop, Uber (official presence with floats, such as the Mavs ride share partner), University Crossing and Express bus, Mavs Dancers, Mascots and Versa Printing Inc. (official printer partner).

ManiAACs. The Mavs Corner will be loMedia sponsors include La Subasta, cated at the CVS corner of Lovers Lane and Univision 23, CW33, iHeart Radio, Greenville Avenue and will showcase food Lonestar 92.5, 97.1 The Eagle, Star 102.1, trucks, exhibitors, a Mavs Retail Shop and 102.9 NOW and 106.1 KISS FM. Mavericks’ entertainers.

Festival sponsors include Buyers Featured event spaces (all areas are Barricades (official sponsor festival zone), open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) are: Westwood Financial (official exhibit area · The Exhibitor Zone (officially sponsponsor) and Brew Fest: Good Neighbor sored by Buyers Barricades), will be sitBrews. uated at 5111 Milton St. (Office Depot/ The parade route starts on Greenville CVS) and will feature food trucks, exAvenue at Blackwell Street and ends at SMU hibitor booths, sponsor exhibits, famBoulevard at Central Expressway. Paradeily-friendly activities and VIP Tailgate goers are encouraged to ride DART as parkArea. ing is extremely limited. Parade route rec· Brew Fest will be located in the Office ommended stations include Mockingbird Depot parking lot and the presentStation, Lovers Lane Station and Park Lane ing sponsor, Good Neighbor Brews, Stations. GAABA was formed in 1987 to will be pouring select products on tap. help unify area business and promote the Entrance to Brew Fest is free and will Greenville Avenue region. Its first objecalso feature food trucks, exhibitors and tive is and always will be the presentation a DJ Station. of the annual Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & · Parade Sponsor Comerica Bank, loFestival. cated at Lovers Lane and Greenville The new Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Avenue, will host the second annual Festival, hosted by the GAABA, has grown Comerica Bank Family Zone equipped to be one of the largest St. Patrick's parades with bleacher seating, DJ station and in the country with over 125,000 attendees events for the entire family. and more than 100 parade entries. More in· VIP Tailgate section (access pass is formation can be found at dallasstpatrickavailable for purchase at vip@dallasstsparade.com, on Twitter @DallasStPats or patdaydallas.com) curb-side parade Facebook at DallasStPatricksParade.

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LOVE ON THE TRAIL

Women’s changing roles in history

By Donna Arp Weitzman

of the tasks traditionally expected of wives.

Now that more women are working jobs just as time-consuming and energy-draining as March is Women’s History Month, and a their male counterparts, they are starting lot has changed over time for women. More to divide up the day-to-day responsibilities specifically, a lot has changed equally. The male role 100 years in the relationship and family ago was quite different, and now realm for women. From the that it’s changing, it’s benefiting traditional stay-at-home mom them and women alike. Back then, and not being allowed to write the man was expected to work checks, women have come far to outside of the home, support the now being CEOs, politicians and family completely and financially, in charge of their own finances and keep his emotions to himself and love lives. while doing it. Weakness wasn’t Although society’s pressures allowed to men by society. to look perfect and meet certain Donna Arp Weitzman Now, husbands and male beauty standards in order to be partners are able to feel more “desirable” are still high today, emotionally available to their they were much more widely “enforced” back significant others and they’re not under the then. Not only were wives meant to bear and false impression that they should have no part raise children, but they were expected to cook, in the raising of their children. This change clean, serve and sacrifice in their relationships has helped the marriage and family construct — while maintaining youth and beauty. in general. More emotional availability and Since the ’60s and ’70s, women have been involvement in the kids’ lives means healthier greatly liberated from these expectations. and happier families (and wives). It means less Instead of the primary cultural focus being pressure on the wives and husbands to meet on how to conform to a certain body type for their culturally inflicted stereotypes. the sake of feeling wanted and loved, it’s more No matter what, all relationships are about embracing our bodies as they are. Being different, multi-layered and complicated. Some healthy is the goal, and that is becoming the wives choose to take on both the traditional new “attractive,” as it should. and modern roles, though this may become Like I said, things at home are changing, overwhelming. As long as it’s a willing decision thankfully. Moms aren’t the sole and primary to take on a certain role, rather than doing keepers of the house. However, there is still something based on what history has told us, some work to be done. While more men are you’ll have the ability to live happily ever after. taking household initiative and women are My opinion? Use history as a lesson. Gain working full time jobs, women still tend to take wisdom from it. Be liberated by it. on the roles of keeping the house, planning family events, bill paying and errand running.

A former mayor and businesswoman, More often, mothers are staying at home with Donna Arp Weitzman was a later-dater before their kids who are sick, are on school boards marrying Herb Weitzman in 2012. She is the and clubs and attend field trips. author of Cinderella has Cellulite and Sex and On the upside, more husbands are cookthe Siren, both best selling books available on ing, grocery shopping and taking on some Amazon. donnajarp@gmail.com

THE SHAPE OF THINGS

Small changes, big shifts

By Stefanie Tapke

stefanietapke@gmail.com By now, the New Year gym rush has started to fade and for most of us, so has the motivation we had to keep our New Year’s resolution. We promised ourselves this would be the year we finally lost the weight or started running, but somewhere along the way we lost our fervor for success. There’s actually effort involved in running?

Ugh, no thanks. My couch and a tub of Blue Bell ice cream sound much more appealing.

Resolutions can be daunting and often times lead us to stagnation rather than progress. If you’re one of the masses that’s lost track of your resolution, don’t sweat it.

Instead of large, overwhelming goals, make this year about small changes. Making small changes in your everyday routine will have a payoff far beyond that of making and giving up on a New Year’s resolution three months in.

Here are five ideas to get you started on the path to making small changes and seeing big shifts.

Meditate. Whether it’s five minutes or 30, meditation is something that can penetrate all aspects of your life, not just the time you actually spend doing it. Experts say just five minutes of meditation a day can help reduce stress, alleviate anxiety and increase awareness and calm in your body. Turn on one of Spotify’s many meditation playlists, light your favorite candle, sit crisscross on your yoga mat and allow yourself five minutes of silence.

Journal. Writing allows you to get out thoughts and feelings you may otherwise have no outlet for. At the beginning or end of your day, take some time to write down

what you’re thankful for, and what your stresses and worries are. You may find your head a bit clearer after putting your thoughts to paper.

Exercise. You owe it to yourself to set aside 30 minutes each day for some kind of movement. Whether you Stefanie Tapke walk, run, swim or bike, find something that you enjoy to get your body moving. You would be surprised the huge dividends just 30 minutes of exercise a day can provide. Your body is meant to move, so honor it!

Disconnect. Screen time is a secret killer. Our posture shifts when we’re constantly looking down at our phones. Our anxiety and stress levels rise as we attach ourselves to social media, and we become less aware of our surroundings as we constantly multitask on our phones. Set boundaries with your technology by allowing screen-free time somewhere in your day.

Read. Switching out just a couple hours of social media or TV time each week for a good old-fashioned book or newspaper can bring huge dividends. Stay informed, learn something new or lose yourself in a good story.

Setting large goals is never a bad idea, but allowing yourself to celebrate the smaller victories is important. If you can stick with the small changes, I promise you will see big shifts.

Stefanie Tapke is a fitness crazed millennial exercising and eating her way through Dallas. You can find her enjoying a good sweat or indulging in a bowl of queso somewhere around town.

MULL cont'd from page 3 The Golden Bear wins the Masters. Jack Nicklaus was 46 years old and his great career had passed him by. But on one glorious Sunday afternoon in Augusta, Ga. Nicklaus proved that he was not done yet. He passed a stumbling field with a back nine 30 that featured five birdies and an eagle and won the 1986 Masters.

The Music City Miracle. Down by one point to the Buffalo Bills in the 2000 AFC Wild Card Game with just a kick return left in the game, ESPN Tennessee Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher called Jack Nicklaus won the 1986 Masters. a play dubbed the “Home Run Throwback.” A pooch kick was fielded by the Titans Lorenzo Neal at his own 25-yard-line, who handed it to teammate Frank Wycheck, who wielded and threw a lateral pass to Kevin Dyson who ran 75 yards unscathed for a touchdown and a 22-16 victory.

There are other individual miracles in addition to Bannister’s record run, like Bob Beamon’s 29-foot, 2 and one-half inch long jump in the 1968 Mexico City Summer Olympics, a gimpy Kurt Gibson hitting a game winning home run in the 1988 World Series against Oakland A’s Hall-of-Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, one-armed pitcher Jim Abbott of the New York Yankees pitching a no-hitter in 1993 and gymnast Kerri Strug winning an Olympic gold medal on a seriously injured ankle in 1996. Despite all of the negative off-field news that captures the sports headlines today, there is sure to be another miracle on the field soon that will restore our love of the games. Who knows, a miracle may happen on Easter Sunday.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB

Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 ITALIAN & PIZZA California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911

11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest.

2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest.

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

LATIN AMERICAN Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393 MEALS TO GO – CATERING The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest.

5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 MOROCCAN

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233

St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511

Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855

NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351

SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731

VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157

SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd.

214-368-9212

VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468

NEW AMERICAN City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 SEAFOOD Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411

STEAKS Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 THAI Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540 214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100. 214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 TURKISH Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919

WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 YOGURT, SMOOTHIES & JUICES The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037

KLYDE WARREN PARK

LARK on the Park transforms blackboards

By Amity Thomas

amity@amitythomas.com LARK on the Park, in conjunction with the Dallas Museum of Art’s (DMA) Young Masters exhibition, hosts a Blackboard Transformation Brunch on Sunday, March 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Chef Ryan Barnett serves up the popular a la carte brunch menu while diners watch six talented students currently featured at the DMA, take to the scaffolding to transform the iconic blackboards into one-of-a-kind illustrations displayed through Sunday, July 8.

Previously on view at DMA in the Concourse Gallery, The O’Donnell’s Foundation Young Masters Exhibition features

selected original works created by Advanced Placement Studio Art, Art History and Music Theory students from ten Dallas-area high schools participating in the O’Donnell Foundation’s AP Arts Incentive Program.

For reservations, call 214855-5275 or go to larkonthepark.

com. LARK on the Park is located at 2015 Woodall Rogers Freeway on the edge of downtown’s Klyde Warren Park.

Complimentary valet parking is available. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

LARK ON THE PARK

Blackboard art by Tomisaac Mark from Richardson High School.

ORGANIZATION

How to cut through the chaos by planning From StatePoint Media Want to be better organized? From making and keeping appointments to completing your to-do list, there’s no reason to get overwhelmed.

Try these tips and tools for a more organized life, no matter how much chaos is thrown at you.

• Personalize it. The easiest way to stay organized is by having a planning system that ref lects your personality. Watch yourself surpass your goals by using tools that fit your style, like color-coding, symbols or stickers. Remember that not all personalization has to be for efficiency purposes. Patterned tape, fun designs and motivating quotes can be a great way to keep you committed and make your planner a ref lection of yourself.

• Double up. The best way to stay on top of important items is to double up — use digital technology in tandem with traditional paper to capture important notes, dates and more. Keep each book club meeting in your phone, but write down the actual books, the members’ names and your thoughts in your planner.

Paper-based planning can help keep you on track and allows you to easily ref lect on your successes. Check out the planners and calendars from AT-A-GLANCE. Their options make it easy to organize your life by day, week or month.

Be sure to mark each appointment and every coffee date in the daily section of your planner, while designating bigger events in your life, like

weddings, travel or home renovation projects, in the monthly section as well.

• Celebrate successes. Take time to review your progress and see what you have accomplished. It will give you a sense of control and completion and can motivate you to keep going.

Celebrate successes as they occur, but don’t get disheartened if something on your to-do list carries over to the next day, week or month. Staying motivated will help you be more productive and be a great reminder of how well your system is working!

• Check it off. There is nothing more satisfying than getting important things done — except when you physically cross it off your list. Be sure to give yourself some sort of visual satisfaction for completed tasks. This should be done on both your digitized and paper-based to-do lists.

• Categorize. Everyone has things that must get done to keep life running smoothly, as well as a list of what they would like to get done in their spare time. Categorize your lists so you can prioritize the must-do’s first, and then, when you’ve crossed out your urgent tasks, tackle those other to-dos. Categorizing will help you identify your busy times — as well as some extra space in your schedule — so you can plan accordingly.

More organization inspiration and planning item ideas can be found at life.ataglance.com.

With some new habits, you can stay organized and watch it do wonders for your personal and professional life.

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

TELEVISION

Texas soldier’s death recounted on ID Network On Tuesday, March 13 at 9 p.m., true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) will be retelling the murder of Kamisha Block (right) while on duty in Iraq on its series “FORBIDDEN: DYING FOR LOVE.” In this episode of “FORBIDDEN,” 19-yearold Kamisha Block leaves her small Texas hometown to enlist in the Army with dreams of adventure and serving her country. She quickly gains the nickname "Wonder Woman" and catches the attention of veteran Staff Sergeant Brandon Norris. The connection between the two is undeniable and they embark on a forbidden affair, one that risks their military careers. But Staff Sergeant Norris has his own battle scars and when they are deployed together to Iraq the couple finds themselves

fighting wars on all fronts.

This episode includes interviews with Jane Block, Block’s mother, Shonta Block, Block’s sister, Joel Hastings, corporal – 401st MP Company, Danielle Jennings, specialist – 401st MP Company and Jo Ann Wheeler, Norris’s mother.

To check local listings, visit the channel finder at investigationdiscovery. com/channel-finder or go to your TV guide.

— Hayden Cox

ID NETWORK

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By Sally Blanton

MARCH 9 - 15, 2018

SCENE AROUND TOWN

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Society Editor

St. Valentine’s Luncheon Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Garden at NorthPark Center

Rozlyn Colombo, Gina Betts, Kristi Bare, Nancy Gopez

Di Hamilton, Kristi Bare, Lisa Cooley, Ciera Cooley, Bella Cooley

Megan Conlon, Robyn Conlon, Susan Palmas

Bonne Sante National Kidney Foundation Westin Galleria

Sam and Amber Harrell, Kevin Longino, Emcee LeeAnne Locken, Founding Chef William Koval

Dallas Blooms Opens “A World of 500,000 Spring Bulbs” Dallas Arboretum

Vinodh Elango, Ivette Gamblin, Sarav Bala

Gift of Life Awardees John and Erin Gossett

Symphony Presentation Ball Thirty-three debutantes take their bows The Meyerson

Kristina Cordiak , Bronwyn Cordiak, Robert Cordiak

Bennie Bray, Stephanie Bray, Alexis Bray, Chad Bray

Emcee Clarice Tinsley, Nancy Gopez, Rozlyn Colombo, Nancy Nasher

Board Chair J. Mark Wolf, Lisa Armstrong, Bobby Abtahi

Romanov Imperial Dinner Russian-themed event Hotel St. Germain

Kenny and Lisa Troutt

Jim Galli, Andrea Alcorn, June Parker

SHOP THE TRAIL

COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.

To be featured in this section, call: 214-27-TRAIL or email: info@katytrailweekly.com

SERGIO’S JEWELRY

Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Aquamarine is the birthstone for March.

By her who is this month was born No gem save Aquamarines shall be worn; They will ensure her constancy, True friendship and fidelity.

We appraise jewelry and coins. Custom designing is our specialty. We use CAD software and 3-D wax printing.

We replace batteries and repair watches.

All jewelry repair is done on site.

While-you-wait repair service is available.

We also re-string pearls and beads.

Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338

JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER

Family Owned and Operated.

Great services and great prices!

The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available.

Serving Dallas since 1986.

3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.

COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL

Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years!

Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too!

Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 214-824-7463